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Employment Type: Permanent Part Time 0.5FTE / Sessional
Position Classification: Visiting Medical Officer
Remuneration: As per Visiting Medical Officers Sessional Determination
Hours Per Week: 0.5FTE / up to 22 hrs per week
Location: Orange NSW
Applications Close: 24 August 2025 - 11.59pm
Western NSW Local Health District is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability and people from all backgrounds are encouraged to apply for our advertised positions. If you require any assistance with your application or have any questions about this position, please get in touch with the contact person listed in this advertisement.
About The Opportunity
An exciting opportunity is available with Western NSW LHD Mental Health Drug & Alcohol Services that will focus on supporting training and education of psychiatry trainees and medical students in the District. The position is based at Bloomfield Hospital, Orange.
Education
The Training & Education Director will report to the District Clinical Director as part of the Medical Administration Unit at Bloomfield Hospital. You will:
* coordinate the clinical training program for registrars enrolled in the WNSW psychiatry training scheme and fulfil the SCOT role as part of the Northern Training Network;
* maintain and further develop established relationships with local general hospital medical administration managers to support pre-vocational trainees rotating in mental health, and with our university partners to underpin your coordination of the medical student education program;
* oversee a range of educational activities and projects with a medical focus, and strive to include opportunities that will benefit the broader multidisciplinary community working in WNSW, including career medical officers, general practice registrars and VMOs, nurses and allied health disciplines; and
* keep apprised of the strategic directions and educational and funding opportunities extant and emerging in Commonwealth and State initiatives focusing on the medical workforce, particularly those applying to rural medical training and practice.
A limited clinical role can be incorporated as negotiated. The Training & Education Director will work with the clinical director, medical administration and unit directors in the management of junior medical staffing including recruitment and rostering.
What We Can Offer You
* Country living with a meaningful career path
* Flexible work practices (as appropriate to the position and negotiated with your manager)
* Corporate wellbeing programs, including the Fitness Passport
* Opportunities for learning and development, including in-house training with My Health Learning and the NSW Health RTO
* Professional growth and accelerated career progression
Where you'll be working
The position sits within the Mental Health Drug & Alcohol Service in Orange, a regional hub in the Western NSW Local Health District. Our services are an integral part of the wider healthcare delivered in our local communities. We are committed to services that will meet the needs of our large District that includes the regional towns of Dubbo, Orange and Bathurst as well as many smaller communities, some quite remote. We use virtual technology to expand our reach, alongside facility-based inpatient and community services.
The position will work in Orange and be based in Orange Hospital. Orange Health Service has numerous specialist and subspecialty services and is a regional tertiary referral centre. The consultation liaison psychiatry team has operated for more than 15 years and is well established amongst the medical staff of the hospital.
We have a committed workforce for a diverse range of services across our large and interesting region that includes regional towns and more rural and remote settings. Close working relationships have formed with several non-government organisations to support psychosocial and residential needs of consumers.
For more information on living and working in our beautiful region, visit our website Western NSW Health Careers.
To apply, please address the following Selection Criteria
* Evidence of being a MEDICAL EXPERT, including medical degree (registerable/registered) with the Medical Board of Australia, Fellowship of the RANZCP or equivalent; experience and competence in relevant areas of psychiatry including forensics for the relevant age group(s) and treatment settings (inpatient/outpatient/community).
* Evidence of being a good COMMUNICATOR, including having appropriate skills in verbal and written communication and the use of computer and telemedicine technology. Demonstrated commitment to teaching, continuing education, research and quality improvement.
* Evidence of being a COLLABORATOR in working with patients, families, multidisciplinary teams, medical colleagues, other health professionals, and relevant government and non-government agencies.
* Evidence of being a MANAGER, including leading multidisciplinary teams and supervising the clinical work of a team, and in performing required management and administrative tasks; able to work within clinical governance structures and participate in efforts for clinical quality improvement.
* Evidence of being an ADVOCATE for patients, families and carers, and of applying the principles of illness prevention and health promotion in your work.
* Evidence of being a SCHOLAR, including commitment to continuing medical education and professional development, being a mentor to junior colleagues, and educating other health professionals, students, patients and their families.
* Evidence of being a PROFESSIONAL, including adhering to ethical conduct and practice, complying with relevant policies and guidelines, and behaving at all times with integrity, honesty, compassion and respect for others.
* Hold a driver licence valid in NSW and be prepared to travel as a requirement of the position.
How do I apply for this role?
Please apply for this position via our eCredential website. NSW Health does not require or accept the ‘fit2work’ badge offered as an option in eCredential.
Note: Applications submitted by Recruitment Agencies will not be considered for this position.
Need more information?
* Click here for the Position Description and Statement of Duties
* For role related queries or questions contact A/Prof Scott Clark via email Scott.Clark@health.nsw.gov.au or (02) 6369 8714
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Stepping Up – Close the Gap
The Aboriginal Employment Strategy (AES) is working in partnership with the Western NSW Local Health District to support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants wishing to apply for this role. For more information please contact the AES recruitment team on (02) 6882 8100 or email dubbo.recruitment@aes.org.au. Alternatively, applicants can visit our website for more information.
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Applicants holding a visa with working rights may be considered for temporary appointment (up to the expiry date of their visa) where no suitable applicant for permanent appointment is identified.
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